Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as the Danube falls to a record low amid drought.
Record-low Danube levels forced Nuclearelectrica to shut Romania's remaining reactor during drought.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River - AP News”
Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant’s second reactor amid low water levels on Danube River - AP News
Key points
- Romania began a controlled shutdown of Unit 2 at Cernavoda nuclear plant.
- The shutdown is due to Danube River water at record lows from drought.
- Unit 2 follows Unit 1’s shutdown in late July amid heat and drought.
- Cernavoda accounts for about 20% of Romania’s electricity when fully online.
- EU electricity supply is expected to be fully covered by alternatives and imports.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Romania shuts its last nuclear reactor as drought-hit Danube river drops to record low”
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Record-low Danube levels forced Nuclearelectrica to shut Romania's remaining reactor during drought.